RESOLVED A short question...

ChipD · 04-08-2007, 01:34 PM

Will this DDR2 memory work in my Dell Inspiron 500m, [Pentium M 1.3]?

PNY N1GX43OPT

Many thanks!!!

Chip

**8210GUY** · 04-08-2007, 02:05 PM

No, at least from what I can see of your system, to try and be sure it would help us to identify the motherboard, everest in my sig is a good aid to doing that, but I suspect it will be a no on what I've found out so far, it only appears to support DDR ram as best I can see.

**TheMatt** · 04-08-2007, 02:07 PM

Hi,

Your laptop does not take DDR2 RAM. It takes DDR RAM that is either 266 MHz, 333 MHz, or 400 MHz.

I believe your laptop came with 256 MB installed. I would upgrade to 2 x 512 MB rather than getting a 1 GB stick so you will obtain the benefits of dual channel.

Take a look at two of these sticks:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145484

EDIT: Darn, 8210GUY beat me to it.

ChipD · 04-08-2007, 03:07 PM

Thanks Matt and 8210… you guys are the best!!!

I didn’t think it would work, the price was the deal…. 70 bucks for a 1 gig stick. Crucial wants around $110 for 1 gig of the ‘right’ stuff. It’s available cheaper, but I always kinda’ liked Crucial.

The little Dell is currently at 512mb, [2x256], and it runs OK. What it really needs is a 7200rpm HD.

Where I found the DDR2 was here;

http://www.mcminone.com/

Kind of general purpose electronics. Some of it is overpriced junk, But if you know what you want….

Thanks again!!

Chip

**TheMatt** · 04-08-2007, 04:35 PM

You're welcome.

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ChipD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 40 OS: XP Pro	RESOLVED A short question... Will this DDR2 memory work in my Dell Inspiron 500m, [Pentium M 1.3]? PNY N1GX43OPT Many thanks!!! Chip

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8210GUY TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,558 OS: xp Pro	Re: A short question... No, at least from what I can see of your system, to try and be sure it would help us to identify the motherboard, everest in my sig is a good aid to doing that, but I suspect it will be a no on what I've found out so far, it only appears to support DDR ram as best I can see. Last edited by 8210GUY; 04-08-2007 at 02:06 PM. Reason: Typo

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: A short question... Hi, Your laptop does not take DDR2 RAM. It takes DDR RAM that is either 266 MHz, 333 MHz, or 400 MHz. I believe your laptop came with 256 MB installed. I would upgrade to 2 x 512 MB rather than getting a 1 GB stick so you will obtain the benefits of dual channel. Take a look at two of these sticks: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145484 EDIT: Darn, 8210GUY beat me to it. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides Last edited by TheMatt; 04-08-2007 at 02:09 PM.

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ChipD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 40 OS: XP Pro	Re: A short question... Thanks Matt and 8210… you guys are the best!!! I didn’t think it would work, the price was the deal…. 70 bucks for a 1 gig stick. Crucial wants around $110 for 1 gig of the ‘right’ stuff. It’s available cheaper, but I always kinda’ liked Crucial. The little Dell is currently at 512mb, [2x256], and it runs OK. What it really needs is a 7200rpm HD. Where I found the DDR2 was here; http://www.mcminone.com/ Kind of general purpose electronics. Some of it is overpriced junk, But if you know what you want…. Thanks again!! Chip

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